IRS Free File Now Open

January 18, 2015 by Income Tax Pro

The IRS website now shows that Free File is open for use. Free File partner companies,
however, will need to hold your completed income tax return until January 20, when the
IRS begins accepting returns. Visit the IRS
Free File
web page to get started on your 2014 calendar year income tax preparation.

Income Below $60,000

If your household income is below $60,000 then the IRS Free File partner companies allow
the use of their software for free. The federal IRS portion of your income tax preparation
is free, the state tax return might not be free.

Income Above $60,000

If your household income is above $60,000 then you will have to upgrade from Free File
to another edition of income tax preparation software, or, use the Free File fillable
tax forms provided.

Regardless of the method you end up with, always remember to print and save your complete
income tax return. If you forget to print your return, the IRS may only provide you with
a free transcript, not the forms as you read and completed them.

Printable federal tax forms, state tax forms, tax form instructions booklet,
income tax brackets, software, prices and features may change without notice or be
outdated. Use of this web site is not a consultation. The current tax year for individuals is
2017, with taxes due April 17, 2018.